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irregular delay

[ɪˈreɡjələr dɪˈleɪ]
nounpl: irregular delays
atraso irregular
1. An unexpected or sporadic postponement or hold-up that does not follow a predictable pattern
The flight experienced an irregular delay due to mechanical issues.
O voo sofreu um atraso irregular devido a problemas mecânicos.
2. In transportation or logistics, a delay that occurs unpredictably and inconsistently
Passengers complained about the irregular delays in the train schedule.
Os passageiros reclamaram dos atrasos irregulares no cronograma do trem.
Synonyms
unexpected delaysporadic delayunpredictable postponementrandom hold-up
Antonyms
regular delayscheduled delaypredictable postponementconsistent timing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atraso irregular
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
atraso irregular
Common in transportation contexts
São Paulo
atraso irregular
Frequently used in business and logistics
Portugal
atraso irregular
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

a series of irregular delays
subject to irregular delays
prone to irregular delays
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